Travelling from Melbourne to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP): What you need to know
The timezone in Bucharest is UTC+2, which is nine hours behind Melbourne. Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport is located in Bucharest.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Melbourne to OTP. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Popular months like December or other peak periods mean longer waiting times and potential delays. Stay on schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from Melbourne to OTP even cheaper with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search to discover where you could make a quick stop. Dubai International Airport (DXB) is an option when leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
68% of flights that depart Melbourne Tullamarine Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is about 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Melbourne to OTP flight is a lot easier when you stay near Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you a short ride from the airport.
Avalon Airport has a track record for punctuality. 80% of flights taking off from here land when expected.
About Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Melbourne to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near OTP instead:
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Getting from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to central Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to the centre of Bucharest is around 16 kilometres. If you're taking a taxi or renting a car, plan in advance to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times can vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Currently, ₹ 50,131 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 97,926. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Melbourne to OTP, book early. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP). July is the busiest month to travel to Bucharest. If you like things a bit more low-key, think about going in January.
Book a Melbourne to OTP plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Bucharest to range from 17ºC to 33ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -9ºC and 8ºC.
More about Bucharest
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Bucharest:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to work out where to begin. Caru' cu Bere, Old town Bucharest and National Bank of Romania Museum are highlights which should be on every Bucharest itinerary.
Explore more of Romania
Bucharest is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Romania just waiting to be explored. Around 177 kilometres west of Bucharest, a visit to Craiova will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like "Alexandru Buia" Botanical Garden, Nicolae Romanescu Park and Craiova's Art Museum.
